Previously called Standing Committees, Public Bill Commitees study proposed legislation (Bills) in detail, debating each clause and reporting any amendments to the Commons for further debate.
There are at least 16 MPs on a Committee, and the proportion of parties reflects the House of Commons, so the government always has a majority.
[Clive Efford in the Chair]
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 1, in clause 3, page 4, line 8, at end insert— “(5) The Secretary of State may by regulations confer powers on local housing authorities to enforce the...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
I beg to move amendment 4 in clause 10, page 8, line 26, at end insert— “(8) If, at the end of the period of one year beginning with the day on which this Act is passed, the power in...
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
‘(1) A local housing authority in England must publish a Charter of Rights for residents of supported exempt accommodation (“Charter of Rights”). (2) A Charter of Rights under...
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